US3107380A
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Pipeline access joint assembly
Assignee: Harvest Queen Mill and Elevator Co
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Filing: 1960-04-21
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Granted: 1963-10-22
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Expires: 1980-04-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas K Mclean
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:54
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L55/00; F16L55/16; F16L55/162; F16L55/164; B; B05; B05C; B05C7/00; B05C7/06; B05C7/08; F16L2101/00; F16L2101/40; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S118/00; Y10S118/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
AN ACCESS JOINT ASSEMBLY FOR FACILITATING INSERTION OF A PIPELINE SERVICING UNIT INTO THE END OF PIPELINE WHICH COMPRISES A TUBULAR LOADING MEMBER OPEN AT ONE END FOR CONNECTION TO SAID END OF SAID PIPELINE, A TRAY SECTION AT THE OTHER END OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBER, SAID TUBULAR MEMBER HAVING A SECTION EXTENDING FROM SAID ONE END TO A POINT NEAR SAID TRAY SECTION AT THE OTHER END, A PAIR OF VALVE MEMBERS POSITIONED AT SPACED APART POINTS ALONG SAID LAST NAMED SECTION ONE ADJACENT SAID ONE END AND THE OTHER ADJACENT SAID OTHER END, GUIDE MEANS COUPLING SAID TRAY SECTION TO SAID LAST NAMED SECTION, A LOADING FIF-01 PORT INTERMEDIATE THE LENGTH OF SAID LAST NAMED SECTION, AND A FLUID PRESSURE SUPPLY PORT IN SAID LAST NAMED SECTION, ADJACENT TO THE VALVE MEMBER ADJACENT SAID OTHER END, AND SUPPORT MEANS FOR POSITIONING SAID ASSEMBLY IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE END OF SAID PIPELINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
AN ACCESS JOINT ASSEMBLY FOR FACILITATING INSERTION OF A PIPELINE SERVICING UNIT INTO THE END OF PIPELINE WHICH COMPRISES A TUBULAR LOADING MEMBER OPEN AT ONE END FOR CONNECTION TO SAID END OF SAID PIPELINE, A TRAY SECTION AT THE OTHER END OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBER, SAID TUBULAR MEMBER HAVING A SECTION EXTENDING FROM SAID ONE END TO A POINT NEAR SAID TRAY SECTION AT THE OTHER END, A PAIR OF VALVE MEMBERS POSITIONED AT SPACED APART POINTS ALONG SAID LAST NAMED SECTION ONE ADJACENT SAID ONE END AND THE OTHER ADJACENT SAID OTHER END, GUIDE MEANS COUPLING SAID TRAY SECTION TO SAID LAST NAMED SECTION, A LOADING FIF-01 PORT INTERMEDIATE THE LENGTH OF SAID LAST NAMED SECTION, AND A FLUID PRESSURE SUPPLY PORT IN SAID LAST NAMED SECTION, ADJACENT TO THE VALVE MEMBER ADJACENT SAID OTHER END, AND SUPPORT MEANS FOR POSITIONING SAID ASSEMBLY IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE END OF SAID PIPELINE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-10-21 | 1967-04-22 | 1967-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-21 | 1971-04-22 | 1971-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-21 | 1975-04-22 | 1975-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |